Welcome to episode 14 of the Get Work Savvy podcast!
This weeks guest Sarah found herself being paid to compete in the world of professional surfing and she eventually went on to open her own surfing school.
Sarah talks about how important it is to seek out opportunities and shes absolutely right
What I would add is that when you are seeking out opportunities its important not to fear rejection.
As Jade from Episode 2 said, don’t be afraid to fail, learn about why whatever it is you were trying didn’t work and try again.
Try to develop that voice in your head that says, so what, it didn’t work this time, but I am going to improve, and I am going to find a way.
Because in 2019, if you work hard enough and you want to get paid for your passion more than anyone else I believe you can.
Key Takeaways
Start now – Sarah found her passion at a young age, you need to start to follow your path as soon as you can, otherwise nothing will change.
Seek out opportunities – in time they will come to you, but to begin with, you will need to approach people with a portfolio, or simply talking about what you want to do.
Collaboration – when possible see how you can help someone else by working on a project together.
No shortcuts – there isn’t an easy way to success, make sure you Learn the basics – don’t become the person with all the gear and no idea!
Don’t over think things – sooner or later you will in some capacity have people look at your work, don’t let that put you off. And if you get negative comments don’t let them eat away at you.
Sarah's Recommendations
Touching the Void Audiobook – Unabridged by Joe Simpson
amazon book link - https://amzn.to/2RP7klL audible link - https://amzn.to/2RSxLXZ
ALEX FERGUSON My Autobiography: The autobiography of the legendary Manchester United manager by Alex Ferguson
amazon book link - https://amzn.to/2TegIfp audible link - https://amzn.to/2TdUpqj
David Beckham: My Side: My Side - The Autobiography byDavid Beckham
amazon book link - https://amzn.to/2UeA83W
Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer: Updated edition by Mark Hodgkinson
amazon book link - https://amzn.to/2S5j57c
Where to find Sarah
You can find all of Sarah's details by visiting her website - https://www.walking-on-waves.co.uk/
The charity Sarah is involved with can be found on the following website - https://www.surfmobility.org/
